Homeowners looking for deck builders in Hollis, ME can plan a new pressure-treated deck, a composite or PVC deck, or a complete replacement with us. We start with your lot, your door height and how you want to use the space.
We plan and build pressure-treated wood decks, composite and PVC decks, and complete deck replacements for homeowners in Hollis, York County.
Planning figures: basic pressure-treated work is about $80/sq ft with a $10,000 minimum, and complex or upgraded work is about $100-120/sq ft. Composite starts at a $15,000 minimum. These figures are not binding quotes.
Each project starts with a site visit covering the house connection, footings, drainage and access, plus a check of current Hollis municipal requirements for your address.
The right deck builder for a Hollis project explains the work clearly before anything is built. We put the structure, materials, stairs, railings and access route in writing, so you can compare our scope line by line with any other proposal.
You see what sits under the boards, what gets removed and what the planning figure covers before you decide.
The material that suits your Hollis home depends on how much upkeep you want, how the deck faces the sun and your budget. Each option below sits on a framed structure we plan for your site.
Pressure-treated lumber gives you a solid, natural-feeling deck surface at the lower end of our planning figures. It can be stained or sealed in the color you like, and boards can be replaced individually later if one is damaged.
Wood does ask for regular attention. Plan on periodic cleaning and refinishing, and expect some checking and color change as the boards weather.
If you enjoy that kind of upkeep, wood is a practical choice.
Composite and PVC boards resist the cracking and splintering that wood can develop, and they skip the refinishing cycle. They still need cleaning, and surfaces can run warm in full sun, so we bring real samples to compare on your site.
The selected product's instructions set the board gaps and fastening method, with separate guidance for cleaning the finished deck. If you choose Trex, we work from its current installation downloads, and other brands get the same attention to their documents.
Complete replacement makes sense when the existing frame, ledger or supports raise questions that new boards would only cover up. We remove the old deck and build a new structure, so the frame and surface are planned together.
We cannot judge an unseen deck from photos alone. During the visit we look at the house connection, posts, stairs and access for demolition and hauling, then describe the full replacement scope in writing.
We offer three deck services in Hollis, each planned around your lot and written into a clear scope. We keep our focus on new decks and full replacement so every project gets a complete structural plan.
A sound deck connection starts at the ledger, where we check the house framing behind it, plan proper attachment and lap flashing so water sheds away from the house instead of into the wall.
Hidden fastener systems are product specific, so clips, screws and joist spacing follow the chosen board's instructions, and we use hardware rated for contact with treated lumber where the frame calls for it.
The step from your door to the deck needs room for the threshold, a planned step down for drainage and space for seasonal board movement, so the door swings freely and water stays outside.
We visit your Hollis property to measure the house wall, door height, grade and the area you want to cover, and we walk the delivery route and any removal path. Afterward you receive a written scope listing structure, materials, stairs, railings and the planning figure for your choices.
Once the scope and any required municipal steps are settled, we set footings, attach and flash the ledger, and build the frame before any decking goes down. You can see the structure at this stage, and any inspection the town requires is scheduled while the framing is still open.
After decking, stairs and railings are installed, we walk the finished deck with you against the written scope, checking fasteners, guards, the door transition and site cleanup. You also get the care information for your chosen material, so routine cleaning or refinishing follows the right method.
Your lot plan should show footing locations and sizes based on the deck's span, load and the conditions we find on site, with depth confirmed against current local requirements for your address.
The plan should note where roof and yard runoff travels and how air moves under the deck, since standing water and trapped moisture beneath the frame shorten the life of any material.
We map the route for lumber deliveries and equipment, noting any gates, septic areas, slopes, wells, plantings and overhead lines on your actual property, so the plan reflects how crews can reach the work.
Before building in Hollis, we check your specific parcel: where the deck meets the house, how the yard slopes, how materials reach the work area and what the existing deck, if any, rests on. Those answers shape the structure.
Local rules come from the town, so we start with the official Hollis municipal website and confirm current permit, setback and inspection requirements for your address with the appropriate office. We do not assume one answer covers every lot.
For general construction details, the American Wood Council's deck resources are a useful reference, though they do not replace local requirements or your plans. Everything we confirm goes into the written scope you review before work begins.
Southern Maine Deck Builders plans and builds your Hollis deck under carpenter Adam Bennett. He studies the supporting frame and its attachment to the house, with close attention to footing layout and clean joinery.
We are A Seth's Home Pros Company; that referral business does not supervise, perform or guarantee construction or handle homeowner payments. Away from decks, Adam restores a cedar-strip canoe.
We build decks in Hollis and in all 57 towns across Cumberland and York counties, islands included. Every site, islands especially, needs a property review for access and scheduling before we commit to dates.
Our address is 106 Lafayette Street, Suite 1D, Yarmouth, ME 04096, and our service areas page lists each town.
You should start planning your deck once you know how you want to use it and roughly what you want to spend. Material lead times, municipal review and our schedule vary, so an earlier site visit gives you more room to decide without pressure.
We discuss a realistic schedule once your scope is set.
A deck that works day to day has a guard layout planned around required heights and openings, with posts placed so they frame the view and clear furniture, grills and gates.
Stairs should land where you actually walk, toward the driveway, garden or side door, with a stable landing at the bottom and a route that stays clear of doors and downspouts.
We look at where afternoon sun falls and where you plan to sit, then compare real board and stain samples in that light, since color and surface warmth change outdoors.
A Hollis deck is planned at about $80 per square foot for basic pressure-treated work, with a $10,000 minimum. Complex or upgraded work runs about $100 to $120 per square foot.
Composite has a $15,000 minimum and a project-specific quote. Minimums apply when area times rate is lower.
| Deck project | Planning figure | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure-treated wood | About $80/sq ft | $10,000 |
| Complex or upgraded work | About $100-120/sq ft | Scope dependent |
| Composite | Project-specific quote | $15,000 |
These are planning figures for budgeting, not binding quotes; your written scope sets the actual price.
Your Hollis deck starts with a site visit, where we measure, review access and talk through materials. Call (888) 915-4883 or email info@southernmainedeckbuilders.com, and we will set up a time to look at your property.
